Degree Requirements

Course Requirements

No Introductory course (a course numbered 400 through 419) may be substituted for any other course at any level.

Introductory, Foundation, Advanced, and Elective course selections are determined by the concentration chosen.

Introductory Courses

Introductory courses may be waived for any of the following conditions:

The student has the appropriate course work to satisfy an Introductory Course.

The student has appropriate and verified professional experience to satisfy an Introductory Course.

The student passes a Graduate Assessment Examination (GAE) in the Introductory Course area.

Degree Requirements

Students in this degree program must meet the following requirements:

Complete a minimum of 52 graduate credit hours in addition to any required introductory courses of the designated degree program.

Complete all graduate courses and requirements listed in the designated degree program.

Earn a grade of C- or better in all courses of the designated degree program.

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Students pursuing a second (or more) graduate degree may not double count or retake any course that applied toward the completion of a prior graduate degree. If a required course in the second degree was already completed and applied toward a previous degree, the student must meet with a faculty advisor to discuss a new course to be completed and substituted in the new degree. This rule also applies to cross-listed courses, which are considered to be the same course but offered under different subjects.

Students pursuing a second master's degree must complete a minimum of 52 graduate credit hours beyond their first designated degree program in addition to any required introductory courses in their second designated degree program.